You are here: HomeNewsPolitics2024 08 28Article 1974428

Politics of Wednesday, 28 August 2024

    

Source: Joy News

NDC raises alarm over ‘defective’ voters register, calls for forensic audit and Parliamentary investigation

Jean Mensa, chairperson for the Electoral Commission of Ghana Jean Mensa, chairperson for the Electoral Commission of Ghana

The NDC's Director of Elections, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has raised concerns about the credibility of Ghana's Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the December 7 elections.

In a Facebook post, he described the current voters' register as "unfit for purpose" and called for a forensic audit or parliamentary investigation.

He accused the EC of delaying the register's release to the NDC, leading to the discovery of several anomalies during the exhibition exercise, including missing names and unauthorized transfers.

Dr. Omane Boamah urged Parliament and the international community to pressure the EC for transparency and hinted at upcoming public demonstrations.

Read full article